A Chicago-area man whose life sentence in prison was commuted by then-President Barack Obama in 2015, and who now faces…
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Oregon Christmas killer could go free after just 14 years of 25 to life sentence if Gov. Brown grants clemency
Dale Rost III was a father of five from Oregon when he went out to walk his dog just before…
Read MoreFormer Va. state senator’s son abducts estranged wife, kills boyfriend and himself
The son of a former longtime Virginia state senator killed himself Tuesday after allegedly abducting his estranged wife and murdering…
Read MoreDefendant in NH prep school rape trial said he used ‘every trick in the book’ on accuser
CONCORD, N.H. – A former student charged with raping a freshman girl two days before he graduated from an elite…
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Parole recommended for Charles Manson follower Bruce Davis
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – After 43 years in prison, parole officials again say it is safe to free Charles…
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Marijuana taxes could sway potential legalization backers
Colorado’s hearty embrace of a 25 percent marijuana tax this week could prove a turning point for legalization backers. They’ve…
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Cross-country crime spree suspect to face judge in Massachusetts court
WORCESTER, Mass. – A man suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl, then going on a cross-country crime spree after cutting…
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Legalizing marijuana in California? Gov. Jerry Brown says law would hurt state
SAN FRANCISCO – California Governor Jerry Brown said he is not sure legalizing pot is a good idea in his…
Read MoreRelease of ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ delayed over norovirus outbreak
The controversial release of the notorious “Pillowcase Rapist” has been delayed over a norovirus outbreak in the facility where he…
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2 who served with ex-Marine who killed his 6 and himself say he argued constantly with wife
PHILADELPHIA – Former Marines who served with a Pennsylvania man who killed his ex-wife and five of her relatives before…
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